University of Arizona Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

The University of Arizona is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 84%. Located in Tucson, University of Arizona has well-respected programs ranging from engineering to photography. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities because of its strengths in research and education. In athletics, the Arizona Wildcats compete in the NCAA Division I ​Pac 12 Conference. Considering applying to University of Arizona? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, University of Arizona had an acceptance rate of 84%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 84 students were admitted, making UAs admissions process somewhat competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 39,941 Percent Admitted 84% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 23% SAT Scores and Requirements University of Arizona has a test-optional standardized testing policy. Applicants to UA may submit SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required for admission to most programs. Note that applicants to the Honors College and the colleges of Engineering, Fine Arts, Nursing, Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture are required to submit SAT or ACT scores. In addition, those applicants who want to be considered for merit scholarships must submit SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 53% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 540 650 Math 530 660 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that of those students who submitted scores during the 2017-18 admissions cycle, most of University of Arizonas admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to University of Arizona scored between 540 and 650, while 25% scored below 540 and 25% scored above 650. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 530 and 660, while 25% scored below 530 and 25% scored above 660. While the SAT is not required, this data tells us that a composite SAT score of 1310 or higher is competitive for University of Arizona. Requirements Note that for most applicants, University of Arizona does not require SAT scores for admission. For students who choose to submit scores, note that UA does not superscore SAT results; your highest composite SAT score from a single test date will be considered. University of Arizona does not require the essay portion of the SAT. ACT Scores and Requirements University of Arizona has a test-optional standardized testing policy. Applicants to UA may submit SAT or ACT scores to the school, but they are not required for admission to most programs. Note that applicants to the Honors College and the colleges of Engineering, Fine Arts, Nursing, Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture are required to submit SAT or ACT scores. In addition, those applicants who want to be considered for merit scholarships must submit SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 54% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 20 27 Math 20 27 Composite 21 28 This admissions data tells us that of those who submitted scores during the 2017-18 admissions cycle, most of University of Arizonas admitted students fall within the top 42% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to UA received a composite ACT score between 21 and 28, while 25% scored above 28 and 25% scored below 21. Requirements Note that University of Arizona does not require ACT scores for admission for most applicants. For students who choose to submit scores, note that UA does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. University of Arizona recommends, but does not require, the ACT writing section. GPA In 2018, the middle 50% of University of Arizonas incoming class had high school GPAs between 3.75 and 3.99. 25% had a GPA above 3.99, and 25% had a GPA below 3.75. These results suggest that most successful applicants to University of Arizona have primarily A grades. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph University of Arizona Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex. The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to the University of Arizona. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in  with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances The University of Arizona, which accepts over three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. If your class rank and GPA fall within the schools average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. UA also considers the rigor of your high school courses and your level of commitment to extracurricular activities and work experience. While UA does not require a  personal statement, applicants may choose to submit one if they believe it will add to their application. Note that some programs at University of Arizona are more selective than others, and standardized testing requirements vary depending on intended program of study. University of Arizona offers Assured Admission for residents of Arizona. Eligible applicants must attend an accredited high school, rank in the top 25% of their class, and have no deficiencies in required coursework or have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in core requirements. In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. You can see that the majority of successful applicants had A or B averages in high school, and they had combined SAT scores of about 950 or higher and ACT composite scores of 18 or higher. Having scores and grades above that lower range clearly increases your chance of acceptance. Since UA is test-optional for most applicants, grades are more important than standardized test scores for admission. If You Like the University of Arizona, You May Also Like These Schools University of Texas - AustinUniversity of KansasTexas State UniversityUniversity of IowaArizona State University All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of Arizona Undergraduate Admissions Office.